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Downtown · Hotel bar

Driftwood Room

It's a genuine mid-century relic rather than a recreation, and the Manhattan flight is a good way to sample several styles in one sitting.

Date nightQuiet conversationNightcap
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Style
Hotel bar
Known for
1950s-style lounge inside the art-deco Hotel deLuxe · a flight of Manhattans and a dedicated absinthe list · lobby overflow seating when the bar fills up
Prices
$$ · cocktails ~$14–17
Getting in
Walk-ins only. No reservations taken; lobby seating as overflow
Food
Snacks and small plates
Hours
Daily 4-11pm; happy hour weekdays 4-6pm
Address
729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205

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Checked: hoteldeluxe.com lists it as a current operating amenity with hours; Yelp (2026 update, 353 reviews) and Tripadvisor both show recent active review activity. No closure signal found.

Photo: Driftwood Room, from their website.

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